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Financial Aid

At Northern, more than 86 percent of students receive some form of financial aid, totaling more than $18.5 million annually. We offer several types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, loans and work-study.

To receive financial assistance, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

To receive maximum consideration for financial aid, apply no later than March 1 of the year you wish to enroll. Most aid is awarded on the basis of need.

The 2019-20 FAFSA is available now. This application collects 2017 tax information, and most people will be able to transfer their tax numbers from the IRS directly to their FAFSA. If you'd like to receive aid for the 2019-20 academic year, please complete your application as soon as possible.

Scholarships may be awarded for academic excellence, to recognize and encourage development in a particular field of study, or for extraordinary artistic or athletic talent.

WolfPACT Scholarship

Northern State University's WolfPACT scholarship for incoming freshmen is the largest guaranteed scholarship in South Dakota. Northern is offering more money to college students when they need it the most!